March 21, 2014 3:12 PM

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Medical students Lindsey Schmidtberger, left, and her twin sister, Rachel, celebrate their next step of medical training during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical students Lindsey Schmidtberger, left, and her twin sister, Rachel, celebrate their next step of medical training during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, ... more

The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School class of 2014 pose for a class photo during Match Day Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School class of 2014 pose for a class photo during Match Day Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that ... more

Marcelano Alcanter, 4, stands on a rail with his father, Todd, watching Match Day for his mother, medical student Wendy Alcanter, at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Marcelano Alcanter, 4, stands on a rail with his father, Todd, watching Match Day for his mother, medical student Wendy Alcanter, at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March ... more

A medical student drops a dollar in a bowl during Match Day festivities at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. The students are called for their matches randomly and the final name called wins the bowl of cash. less

A medical student drops a dollar in a bowl during Match Day festivities at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Adam Wright, walks with his dog, Moxie, to pick up his Match Day letter during a ceremony for the medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Adam Wright, walks with his dog, Moxie, to pick up his Match Day letter during a ceremony for the medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in ... more

Medical student Ivan Chew holds up his Match Day letter to the sun trying to see through the envelope at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Ivan Chew holds up his Match Day letter to the sun trying to see through the envelope at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match ... more

Medical student Wendy Alcanter, left, is congratulated by Dr. Mark Farne during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Wendy Alcanter, left, is congratulated by Dr. Mark Farne during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the ... more

Medical student Marshall Lerman kisses his wife, Amy after opening Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Marshall Lerman kisses his wife, Amy after opening Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the ... more

Medical student Marshall Lerman is surrounded by his family, including his wife, Amy, left, as he opens his Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Marshall Lerman is surrounded by his family, including his wife, Amy, left, as he opens his Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, ... more

Medical students Lindsey Schmidtberger, left, Seema Kansara, center, and Rachel Schmidtberger celebrate their next step of medical training during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical students Lindsey Schmidtberger, left, Seema Kansara, center, and Rachel Schmidtberger celebrate their next step of medical training during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center ... more

Friends and families take photographs of the Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine, event where fourth-year medical students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Friends and families take photographs of the Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine, event where fourth-year medical students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Medical student Lauren Edwards celebrates after opening her Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Lauren Edwards celebrates after opening her Match Day letter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a ... more

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during ... more

Medical student Elena Sutherland embraces friend Yolanda Bell during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Medical student Elena Sutherland embraces friend Yolanda Bell during Match Day at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of ... more

Friends and families take photographs of the Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine, event where fourth-year medical students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Friends and families take photographs of the Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine, event where fourth-year medical students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Fourth-year medical student Taemee Pak right rear, pulls her match letter during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Taemee Pak right rear, pulls her match letter during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency ... more

Spectators watch and take photos of Match Day festivities at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess that matches graduating medical students with residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program. UT Health matched 231 students, with 49 percent staying in Texas. less

Spectators watch and take photos of Match Day festivities at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. Match Day is the culmination of a complex precess ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia right, places her pin on Stanford University after being accepted to the school during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia right, places her pin on Stanford University after being accepted to the school during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where ... more

Fourth-year medical student Giselle Dutcher holds her acceptance letter to Emory University during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Giselle Dutcher holds her acceptance letter to Emory University during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do ... more

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during ... more

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during Match Day celebration at Baylor College of Medicine where the students learn where they've been chosen to do their residency training Friday, March 21, 2014, in Houston. less

Fourth-year medical student Kathleen Jia center, is congratulated by fellow classmate Lauren Jeang right, and Jia's mother Yanfang Liu left, after Jia learned she was accepted to Stanford University during ... more